The Atomic Maven 86 C is an ideal ski for all mountain performance with an emphasis on frontside capability. This lively ski offers a lightweight and nimble feel for skiers who prioritize quick turns and maneuverability in soft snow. But don’t be fooled by its playful nature; wood and carbon work together in this ski to provide a smooth and stable feel on hardpack, with plenty of grip when you need it.

Why we like it:

The Maven 86 C provides impressive amounts of performance and confidence to a huge variety of skier types, making it an easy ski to love.

Who it's for:

This ski is intuitive and accessible enough for intermediate skiers to feel confident on, yet powerful and stable enough for a more advanced skier to enjoy. The Maven 86 C’s all-mountain prowess makes it a great option for someone looking to dial in their skill set on trail, then venture beyond the groomers into soft snow, bumps, and trees.

Highlights:

Atomic strikes a nice balance with the Maven 86 C, offering an energetic and lightweight ski that really performs when you let it rip. This is achieved with their OMatic core, a combo of poplar wood, triaxial fiberglass, and carbon laminates that work together to offer a predictable, smooth, flex with enough torsional stiffness to give a powerful feel on hard snow.

Things to consider:

The Maven 86 C is designed to do all things well, so if you’re after specific performance features, you may want to go with a more purpose built ski rather than something so well rounded. Skiers who consistently seek out soft snow may prefer something a little wider, and conversely those looking for high performance groomers might enjoy a more frontside oriented ski.

Fit & sizing considerations:

These ski true to size.